Best 5 Chicken With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Chicken with cheese sauce is a classic comfort food dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious dish that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH PEPPER CHEESE SAUCE



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A cheesy, creamy pasta dish that has just a bit of a bite. Reduce the jalapeno according to how spicy you like it. This goes great with garlic toast.

Provided by JLILLY19

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¾ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, mix together 1/4 cup flour, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink inside. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper to the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce and milk. Bring to a simmer. Stir in 1 tablespoon of flour and simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese until melted. Return chicken to the pan and stir to coat with sauce. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 181.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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This is one of my son-in-law's favourite chicken recipes. This recipe can also be made 'lighter' for those on a low fat diet by using a low fat cheese and trim/light milk and frying in a non stick pan which has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray/oil

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless chicken breasts
2 egg whites
1/2 cup plain flour
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
canola oil (for frying)
8 teaspoons butter or 8 teaspoons margarine
4 teaspoons plain flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup edam cheese, grated
chopped parsley (for garnish) or chopped paprika (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the breadcrumbs and flour.
  • Lightly beat the egg whites with 8 teasp water.
  • Dip chicken in the egg white mix and then coat with the breadcrumb mix.
  • Heat a little oil in frying pan and brown chicken for about 5mins each side.
  • Place chicken in an oven proof dish and place in oven at 180'C or 350'F.
  • Bake for approx 15mins or until cooked through.
  • While chicken is in oven make sauce.
  • In a small saucepan melt butter and add flour.
  • Cook 1min.
  • over med heat.
  • Add milk and stir constantly until boiling.
  • Turn to low heat and simmer for 2mins still stirring.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1/4cup cheese.
  • Place a chicken breast on each of 4 plates and pour over sauce.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Garnish with parsley or paprika.

CHICKEN WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Dinner guests are always impressed when I serve this appetizing main dish. It's a delicious and pretty way to dress up plain chicken breasts.-Joyce Breeding, Falkville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers), divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 envelope white sauce mix
2 cups milk
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Place in a resealable plastic bag; add 1/4 cup salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours., In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining salad dressing. Add 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, spinach and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup spinach mixture on each chicken breast; roll up and overlap ends. Secure with a toothpick. Roll in remaining crumbs. , Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the white sauce mix until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

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CHICKEN WITH CREAM CHEESE SAUCE



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The cream cheese adds richness and wonderful flavor to the sauce in this recipe. The almonds sprinkled over the finished dish are a nice touch.-Julie Quail, Orion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 ounces each), skin removed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
Hot cooked rice
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Brush chicken with melted butter; sprinkle with dressing mix, salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup broth into a 5-qt. slow cooker; add chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove to a serving platter; keep warm. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking juices; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in the soup, cooking juices, garlic and remaining broth; heat through. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Serve with chicken and rice; sprinkle with almonds.

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EASY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Make and share this Easy Baked Chicken Breasts With Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 chicken breasts
1/4 cup bacon bits
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package cheese sauce mix
1/4 cup chopped chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Salt and pepper chicken to taste.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake for about 30-45 minutes, depending on size of chicken breasts.
  • Prepare cheese sauce mix per directions on package.
  • Add chopped chives and bacon bits.
  • Remove foil from chicken.
  • Pour sauce mix over chicken.
  • Bake about 10 minutes more.
  • Variation:.
  • Use fresh, sliced mushrooms, black olives, etc.
  • Can be baked, covered in microwave for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 0.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 30.3

Tips:

  • To achieve a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Gruyère cheese.
  • For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a touch of Dijon mustard to the cheese sauce for a tangy kick.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of milk or water to thin it out.
  • Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the chicken breasts so that they have plenty of room to brown.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat so that they cook evenly without burning.
  • Once the chicken breasts are cooked through, remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
  • Add the cheese sauce to the skillet and stir until it is melted and smooth.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them in the cheese sauce.
  • Serve the chicken breasts immediately over rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken with cheese sauce is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this chicken with cheese sauce recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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